"DECAL Medication Administration Rule"
Child Care Learning Centers - Medications
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Summary
Regulates the handling, storage, and administration of prescription and non-prescription medications in Georgia childcare centers.
Full Description
The rule requires written parental authorization for each medication administered and mandates that prescription drugs, including asthma inhalers, be in their original containers with current pharmacy labels. A critical provision for respiratory emergencies states that while medications must generally be locked, emergency medications (like rescue inhalers) must be stored out of reach of children but 'immediately available' to staff. Every instance of medication administration must be recorded in a permanent file for the child.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Children and adults living with asthma.
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Votes & Legislative History
Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Relating to the administration of medication for respiratory distress to a person at a school campus or school-sponsored activity
Authorizes school nurses and trained employees to administer medication for respiratory distress to any person on school property or at school activities.
Public Access to Epinephrine Rules
Rules Pertaining to Public Access to Auto-Injectable Epinephrine
Authorizes 'authorized entities' (including camps, restaurants, and sports arenas) to acquire, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, provided they meet training and storage requirements.
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